Guest blueangel Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Im playing with the wing mirrors at the minute and trying to revise the shape but like Nevins says this is just in my spare time right now i have numerous projects in production so i dont get huge amounts of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 hows the bike? lol In pieces lol just spraying up the gt right now:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 so a re think on the mirrors, less finger like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 lets say im making them a little slimmer but still keeping the bike mirrors i like the size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Interesting, will wait and see the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrastang Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 the whole front is fibreglass with a carbon bonnet ive painted the bonnet but left the 2 side vents in carbon.The front wings are do-luck wide arches and due to the age of them they are being a nightmare to get the gaps right with the bonnet. Now the bonnet and front end is sorted im now on with the wings and working my way round the body just finishing things up , ive taken the doors off and will sort those after but putting primer on a few parts has revived my will to do this lol as it has taken forever and just want to drive it now lol. Its going to look great when its finished mate,I cant wait to see it finished.Have you decided on colour yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 yeah its a pearl white i was going to use the lambo pearl white but its too creamy so i have another in mind now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 dude i wouldnt go for mirrors like that, so thin? one nock from someone walking past will probably take them off, or at the most crack them? anywho the design is real cool, keep up the good work...ive been rebuilding mine for over 2 years now, long but going to be worth it:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrastang Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 yeah its a pearl white i was going to use the lambo pearl white but its too creamy so i have another in mind now Sorry yes,you mentioned that earlier in the thread.Im sure when its finished it will be a great advert for your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 dude i wouldnt go for mirrors like that, so thin? one nock from someone walking past will probably take them off, or at the most crack them? anywho the design is real cool, keep up the good work...ive been rebuilding mine for over 2 years now, long but going to be worth it:D Lol the mirrors are going slimmer no need to worry about strengh they have a steel frame inside the outer skin:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 WHY??? IMO Surely if you like the look of a celica you buy a celica? I bought the supra because I like the look of a supra...i dont want to make it look like something else or a kitcar...saying that good luck with it and hope it stays accident free...It looks good ..but worth all that work ?? Thats what I meant Scott,all that work ..then some numpty in a rover 200 comes along and bumps you...its gonna be a pain in the arse of a repair job..I know ,it happened to me in my mr-2 355 kit. cant help noticing the irony here mate, you "dont want to make it look like something else" then claim to have owned the ultimate in naffness an MR2 dressed up as a Ferrari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I have too say, I'm very impressed. Really like those lights. Keep up the good work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 cant help noticing the irony here mate, you "dont want to make it look like something else" then claim to have owned the ultimate in naffness an MR2 dressed up as a Ferrari It could be looked at that way, but the way i saw it was he likes the look of the supra and wouldnt change it. I too like the look of the supra its a stunning car but im afraid its starting to look a little dated on the front so the new headlights help out and also due to the slimmer design of the lights it makes the already wide front look just that bit bigger. Lol if folk dont like the front lights you wait till you see my new revision of led tail lights just for mine lol:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrastang Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 cant help noticing the irony here mate, you "dont want to make it look like something else" then claim to have owned the ultimate in naffness an MR2 dressed up as a Ferrari Thats the point I was making,if youd read the thread properly.More bother than its worth sometimes.. saying that a 355 kits takes 2/3 of your insurance costs and trebles the value of the car..Im speaking from experience,unlike yourself...whats naff about a kitcar/replica in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 It could be looked at that way, but the way i saw it was he likes the look of the supra and wouldnt change it. I too like the look of the supra its a stunning car but im afraid its starting to look a little dated on the front so the new headlights help out and also due to the slimmer design of the lights it makes the already wide front look just that bit bigger. Lol if folk dont like the front lights you wait till you see my new revision of led tail lights just for mine lol:cool: I know what you mean, the front end is getting dated now, and for people who like to customize their ride, this is what we go for, custom bits and bobs to make ours stand out a little from the crowd, ive gone for a custom back end with a veilside front and veilside eyelids on mine, weird combo but i love being different and it looks good to imo:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I too like the look of the supra its a stunning car but im afraid its starting to look a little dated on the front so the new headlights help out and also due to the slimmer design of the lights it makes the already wide front look just that bit bigger. Lol if folk dont like the front lights you wait till you see my new revision of led tail lights just for mine lol:cool: couldn't agree more thats why i was interested, keep up the good work Thats the point I was making,if youd read the thread properly.More bother than its worth sometimes.. saying that a 355 kits takes 2/3 of your insurance costs and trebles the value of the car..Im speaking from experience,unlike yourself...whats naff about a kitcar/replica in your opinion? nothing at all wrong with kit cars, however if you really need me to explain whats wrong with an old Toyota masquerading as a Ferrari i think we better leave it at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Any updates on this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Interesting project, this one. Looking forward to seeing the finished result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 got any new pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 nothing new at the minute, the intercooler has been sprayed satin black and had the end caps powdercoated black to go with the pipework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Not a good idea painting an intercooler black. It won't radiate the heat and efficiency will be massively affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Just seent this thread. I think that's going to look damn good when it's finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Not a good idea painting an intercooler black. It won't radiate the heat and efficiency will be massively affected. i'll see how it goes didnt think of it like that lol i have an intake thermometer will see what a diff it makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Not a good idea painting an intercooler black. It won't radiate the heat and efficiency will be massively affected. I understand what you're saying, as black absorbs rather than dissipates, but would it make that much difference; as it’s the air passing through the cooler that counts, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I understand what you're saying, as black absorbs rather than dissipates, but would it make that much difference; as it’s the air passing through the cooler that counts, no? No mate, being metal and shiney makes a massive difference. A very simple analogy is the models who get the all over paint. They have to leave a patch on their back for the body to regulate its temperature. The paint acts as an insulator regardless of what colour it is. Black dissipates the heat far less than silver does, silver would be a marked improvement but it will still be rubbish compared to metallic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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